Prudential is preparing to launch its delayed $21bn rights issue this morning, allowing Tidjane Thiam, the UK life assurer's chief executive, to make the financial case for the $35.5bn takeover of AIA, the Asian businesses of AIG.
The company and its advisers wanted to watch the Asian markets open today before fully committing to the launch, according to a person close to the situation.
The Pru is expected to offer investors similar terms to those outlined almost a fortnight ago, which was four new shares for each share they already own at 135p-140p a share.
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